Job Description

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Associate at our state-of-the-art facility located in Lancaster, NY, 14086. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to contribute to our production process and help us deliver high-quality products to our customers. If you enjoy working collaboratively, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Objectives

Performs multiple contact lens manufacturing tasks, including contact lens order preparation, blocking, polishing, product inspection (in-process and incoming materials), packaging, shipping, and operating state-of-the-art precision lathing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates manual polishing machines, contact lens optical blocking equipment, and performs contact lens deblocking. May operatehighly automated computerized contact lens manufacturing lathing equipment.

• Maintains established performance standards for made-to-order product service levels to the customer.

• Works together with the production team within an established Quality Management System keeping and maintaining a high level of manufacturing performance.

• Uses the contact lens order system (Focal Points) from "launch in production" building production orders through shipping.

• Maintains lens identification and traceability throughout the process steps.

• Reads and understands standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation. Assures compliance with established government regulations, quality standards, test protocols, maintenance requirements, and production SOPs.

• Accurately records data and observations during contact lens production and testing protocols.

• Provides direct input to daily production workflow to include system data entry and ongoing issues.

• Commands a working knowledge of the manufacturing processes in order to maintain awareness of process events that occur outside the lensmaker's direct responsibility that may impact product integrity / performance.

• Coordinates daily tasks with supervisor and co-workers maintaining production flow and service level performance.

• Handles incoming materials, replenishment of production supplies, and equipment maintenance. Maintains a clean and orderly workstation.

• Follows good safety practices and company policies related to keeping a safe workplace environment.

• May occasionally be expected to work overtime, as staffing needs require.

• Participates in business-related projects and activities upon request of management.

Qualificaitions

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Must have basic computer skills and good verbal and written communication skills. Strong math skills are a plus.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination (handling of small parts).
• No experience required; on-the-job training is provided.
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

You should be proficient in:

• Deburring Experience
• High School / GED
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Calipers and Micrometers